Designing Products With Sound

Principles and Patterns for Mixed Environments

Sound is one of the most commonly overlooked components in product design, even though it's often the first way people interact with many products. When designers don't pay enough attention sound elements, customers are frequently left with annoying and interruptive results. This practical book covers several methods that product designers and managers can use to improve everyday interactions through an understanding and application of sound design.

Understand the place of sound in design, and how it can make a difference in your product Learn key concepts in sound design, with patterns and principles you can use to improve user experience Learn how to integrate sound design into a project Use exercises to help evaluate sound design